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Longtime employees inducted into 25 Year Club
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… and staff members were honored during a gala induction and dinner Dec. 1 . The by-invitation event celebrates employees … and James VanDePolder , associate professor of engineering design, manufacturing and management systems. The two … Thiel , licensed electrician, maintenance services Arthur Ward , refrigeration repairperson, maintenance services …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36766
WMU ranked by TIME as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’
Haworth College of Business
… of Business specifically. TIME and Statista analyzed a diverse sample of 4,000 of the most influential leaders in … with a variety of experiences and expertise. “TIME’s designation of WMU as a premier institution where leaders … they thrive and shape its future,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We’re overjoyed with the national …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/time-leaders-haworth-2025
Video and communications firm owner next up in speaker series
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… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner of a leading West Michigan video and communications company will be … . Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Founded by Kay after her award-winning career in broadcasting, Cynthia Kay and Company … The firm specializes in thinking ideas into motion, and Kay set her company in motion in 1984. Coming from a long line …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18414
Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center
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… of the first in a campus student center in Michigan. In addition to featuring local and regional beer, the … amenities. Before construction even started, the center was designed through the lens of institutional diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077
WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award
Haworth College of Business
… WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Teo KALAMAZOO, … was given to NeoVent in 2015. Durabilika Durabilika helps design engineers at manufacturing companies predict the … critical infrastructure, monuments and national security assets. About Starting Gate Starting Gate is a student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175
First-of-its-kind Cannabis Marketing Certification grows suite of professional training programs at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… programs at WMU Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Dr. Russell Zwanka, director of the food and consumer package goods … to market research and analytics. The program is designed to provide students and learners with the knowledge … that offers relevant certifications for those looking to set themselves apart on their career paths. “This new online …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71442
Registration underway for summer Chinese culture courses
International Student and Scholar Services
… Registration underway for summer Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Discounts are offered to WMU faculty, staff and students, as … She earned a master’s degree from the Academy of Art and Design at Tsinghua University and she has worked in media …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31592
Learning to lead from inside
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… organization." Kautz has worked for large companies like Adidas and TaylorMade, focusing on building cultures of innovation, but he knew he wanted to take his skills to the next level. "I really … organizational leadership fields and gave me a remarkable set of tools and capabilities to be applied in my career as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033
A ewe-nique approach to sustainability
College of Arts and Sciences
… A ewe-nique approach to sustainability Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dr iving along a quiet street in … distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this is Tending Tilth. … this approach are clear. Once hired for a project, Burns sets up solar-powered electric fences to corral the sheep, …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth
Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses
International Student and Scholar Services
… Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by … and older for personal enrichment rather than academic credit. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those … She earned a master's degree from the Academy of Art and Design at Tsinghua University and has worked in media for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29531